Rings & Things Design Gallery

We�re Out of the Woods - Bracelet

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:04:31 GMT

Created by: Mollie Valente

8�" #29-610-06 Long oval wooden chain, patikan
2 #37-189-9 13.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal

Tools: side cutters (or cutting device to cut a link in the wooden chain), two pair of flat-nose pliers

A striking, yet super-easy bracelet that can be assembled in minutes.

TIP: Vary the number of jump rings to vary the length of the bracelet.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

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Nov 04, 2009

Dreams Fly Bracelet

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:49:02 GMT

Created by: Mollie Valente

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

6" #29-610-04 Long oval wooden chain, gray wood
1 #55-000-10 Tim Holtz� Idea-ology� �dreams� word key, antiqued metals
1 #55-000-01 Tim Holtz Idea-ology sprocket gear, antiqued metals
1 #49-948-85 Heart with winged heart charm, antiqued pewter
1 #44-940-52-AS TierraCast� swallow charm, antiqued silver plate
1 #06-150-30-SC CRYSTALLIZED� 30mm crystal pegasus pendant, crystal/satin
13 #37-145-9 6mm round jump rings, gunmetal
4 #37-189-9 13.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
3 #37-167-9 8mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal

Tools and supplies: side cutters (or other cutting devise to cut a link in the wooden chain), two pair of flat-nose pliers, oxidizing agent such as liver of sulfur gel (#86-324) or Win-Ox� (#86-343)

TIPS:
* Patina the charms with liver of sulfur gel or Win-OX.

* Save the plastic inner packaging from the word keys (#55-000-10). The key shapes make excellent molds for resin casting.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

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Oct 28, 2009

Simply Elegant - Bracelet

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:04:01 GMT

Created by: Selina Shehan

5 #21-677-601 15mm faceted large-hole gemstone donuts, lab-grown amethyst
8 #24-450-01-8 6.8mm textured large-hole ring spacer beads, copper plate
6 #25-080-981 8x2mm ceramic heishi beads, earthy assortment
1 #51-215-M Changeable bead cuff-style bracelet, silver plate

No tools needed! Just unscrew end and slide on the desired large-hole beads.

TIP: Use beads with a 2.6mm or larger hole to fit this bracelet. The bracelet comes with two 7mm rubber-lined sterling silver SmartBeads that holds the beads in place.

We also stock more 7mm Smartbeads (#24-980-57).

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Oct 27, 2009

Love Peace - Bracelet

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:22:01 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue

2 #28-332-05-LOVE Lampwork glass puffed-coin "Love" beads, assorted
1 #28-332-05-PEACE Lampwork glass puffed-coin "Peace" bead, assorted
4 #26-813-105 15mm collared coin beads with concentric circle pattern,
antiqued copper
14 #26-813-117 6mm coil spacer beads, antiqued copper
8-12 #22-314-CU 1-2mm heishi-style beads, copper
9 #21-884-050 4mm round gemstone beads, pyrite
5 #21-884-006 4mm round gemstone beads, carnelian
12 #24-104-7 4mm round filigree beads, antiqued copper plate
16" #40-099-08-7 2.8mm curb chain, antiqued copper plate
(two 7" pieces and one 1" piece)
7 #37-422-7 2" standard head pins, antiqued copper plate
26 #37-415-8 1.5" thin head pins, copper plate
10 #37-136-7 5mm jump rings, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-145-7 6mm jump ring, antiqued copper plate
1 #39-240-7 6x10mm lobster clasp, antiqued copper plate

Tools: cutters, round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers

TIPS:
* Since both the glass and copper beads are handmade, determine the number of copper spacer beads you'll need to make the Peace, Love and Concentric Coil bead links the same length, before you start cutting or bending head pins.

* The coil spacer beads go outside the chain links, to keep the head pin and bottom loop from slipping through the chain links.

* Keep both pieces of chain parallel as you add head pins. To make this easier, pin the chain ends onto a piece of foam core or scrap piece of wood.

* If you pin the bottom piece of chain at the edge of the board, it's easier to make your eye pin loops in one try rather than having to clean them up a lot afterwards.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings and the Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

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Oct 19, 2009

Autumn Glen Bracelet

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:02:51 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Cindy Morris

1 #40-412-7 Curb chain bracelet, antiqued copper plate
1 #44-940-40-AC TierraCast� tree of life pendant charm, antiqued copper plate
3 #21-880-047 10mm round gemstone beads, rhodonite
3 #43-148-02 10mm round-ring bead caps, antiqued copper
3 #26-113-7 8mm large-hole round metal beads, antiqued copper plate
6 #49-955-05-7 5x2mm TierraCast� nugget heishi, antiqued copper plate
6 #37-422-7 2" standard head pins, antiqued copper plate

Tools: cutters, round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers

See our Beaded Head & Eye Pin Technique Sheet for creating nice head-pin loops.

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Oct 19, 2009

Metal Man - Bracelet

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:41:51 GMT

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Evette Rana

8" #40-099-36-9 2.5mm box chain, gunmetal
17 #37-189-9 13.5mm round jump rings, gunmetal
16 #37-167-9 8mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 #39-348-9 22mm lobster clasp, gunmetal

Tools and supplies: flush cutters, round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers, Win-Ox�(#86-343)

TIPS:
* Cut box chain into four 2" pieces, and link ends to 8mm jump rings.

* Use Win-Ox on the jump rings and clasp to cover up any marring from pliers and to give the piece more of a vintage industrial look.

Design Option: With some addtional jump rings, this design can be a great contemporary mens bracelet.

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

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Oct 13, 2009

Dazzled - Bracelet

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:09:09 GMT

Created by: Danielle Montgomery

1 #49-825-33 Twilight-themed "dazzled" with diamond charm, antique silver plate
1 #49-925-35 "Bite me" with apple charm, antique silver plate
1 #49-925-39 "I Love Edward" charm, antique silver plate
4 #43-547-00 6mm open five-petal flower bead caps, sterling silver
1 #23-228-021 8mm round glass bead, black
1 #23-228-232 8mm round glass bead, ruby
8" #40-585-08 10mm and 5mm round link chain, sterling silver
6 #37-295-240 4mm round jump rings, sterling
1 #39-240-3 10mm lobster clasp, silver plate

Tools and supplies: flush cutters, round-nose pliers,chain-nose pliers

See our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

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Aug 19, 2009

Victorian Lava Love - Bracelet

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:46:23 GMT

Created by: Evette Rana

1 #21-005-193-19 36mm puffed diamond gemstone bead, brown lava stone
33 #29-555-10-081 10mm round shell pearl beads, bronze
2 #44-153-7 17x25mm triangle filigrees, antiqued copper plate
1 #37-722-7 2" standard eye pin, antiqued copper plate
24" #61-035-25 0.5mm Stretch Magic� cord, clear

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, flush cutters, Bead Fix� adhesive (#60-242)

TIP: Use a dab of Bead Fix� adhesive to secure each knot.

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Aug 04, 2009

Girl with Fuchsia Flower & Pearls - Bracelet

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:13:23 GMT

Created by: Jill Zisumbo

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #46-301-61-0 18x25mm oval bezel cup with two loops, brass
9 #05-000-06-13 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm faceted round beads, fuchsia
2 #05-810-04-205 CRYSTALLIZED� 4mm crystal pearls, rosaline
25 #05-810-06-200 CRYSTALLIZED� 6mm crystal pearls, white
1 #44-642-0 10x11mm bird charm, raw brass
3 #37-113-2 4mm round jump rings, yellow
3 #37-415-2 1.5" thin head pins, yellow
2 #41-258-2 2mm crimp beads, yellow
2 #41-050-4 Wire Guardians� wire protectors, gold plate
9� #61-723-19-80 0.018" 19-strand Beadalon� stringing cable, gold satin
1 #39-240-4 6x10mm lobster clasp, gold plate
1 kit #82-500-08 EasyCast epoxy
1 Copyright-free image

Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing supplies (#82-599), Mod Podge� or Elmer's Glue-All�,

See our Tips for Epoxy Resin Technique Sheet for resin tips.

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Jul 13, 2009

Birthday Baby- Bracelet

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:43:08 GMT

Created by: Jill Zisumbo

This design is made with CRYSTALLIZED� � Swarovski Elements.

1 #46-301-20-0 20mm round bezel cup with two loops, brass
2 #05-301-05-25 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm bicone beads, capri
3 #05-301-05-56 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm bicone beads, citrine
2 #05-301-05-57 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm bicone beads, sun
2 #05-301-05-171 CRYSTALLIZED� 5mm bicone beads, dark red coral
3 #37-415-2 1.5" thin head pins, yellow
1 #37-136-2 5mm round jump ring, yellow
5 #37-133-2 4.5mm round jump rings, yellow
1 #39-190-09-4 9.5mm toggle clasp, gold plate
13�" #40-099-17-4 2.9mm flat link chain with figure-8 connectors, gold plate
(two 6 �� pieces)
1 kit #82-500-08 EasyCast epoxy

Tools and supplies: cutters, round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing supplies (#82-599), Mod Podge� or Elmer's Glue-All�, spray sealer such as Krylon�, candy sprinkles

See our Tips for Epoxy Resin Technique Sheet for resin tips.

To view (PDF files), you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

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Jul 13, 2009